Center for Personal Development Know yourself to lead others Donna Wiener-Levy, Ph.D. Clinical Director, CPD August 2010 1
Center for Personal Development CPD Mission Behavioral health asset for Corps of Cadets Counseling for cadets Consultation and training for cadets, staff, and faculty Outreach for USCC CPD Priorities Serve as a force multiplier for Corps of Cadets Increase resilience Reduce the impact of stress Improve performance and readiness Encourage cadets to use CPD proactively to address areas of development/concern Respond to crisis situations 2
CPD ORGANIZATION LTC Supplee Director Dr. Wiener-Levy Clinical Director CPT Hsiao CCU Director CPT Agnor XO Ms. Blue Administrative Assistant 3
CPD FACTS CPD Accredited by International Association of Counseling Services, Inc. (IACS) since 1998 Requires administrative neutrality (no FFD, initiation of separation actions, medical boards) Advocates for quality counseling, i.e. staff to student ratio SOP c/w IACS, HIPAA standards, AMEDD standards, & APA s Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct Confidentiality, with limitations defined Independent record management system; no permanent medical entry Referrals Self; individual recommended by peer, instructor, CoC, or others Medical Command No waiting list/same day appointments Sessions determined by need 4
CPD Reasons Cadets Seek Services Personal development Interpersonal development Decision-making Adjustment/phase of life issues Mood-related issues Anxiety/worry/stress Trauma-related stress Crisis Suicidal/homicidal, other Eating issues (MDT) Healthy weight management LEAP, After-SAP Sexual Assault Support / Advocacy In and Out-processing Combat/non-combat 5
CPD Data Visits have doubled since AY 2003-04 Trends remain similar from year to year Most frequent reasons for visits Depression Interpersonal issues Anxiety Continuing Concerns Stigma Confidentiality Additional administrative staff
CPD Outreach OTHER CPD ACTIVITIES --BS&L courses --After SAP --Briefings (summer LTP, TAC) Victim Advocacy --PME2 lectures --CPD Newsletter --Outreach interviews -Maintain 24/7 Sexual Assault Helpline -Support Cadet through process including type of report -Refer for counseling as needed Suicide Prevention -On call to hospital and CGR 24/7 -assess and determine need for psychiatric hospitalization --provide support upon discharge from hospital --support post-wide suicide prevention activities
CPD OTHER CPD ACTIVITIES (continued) Referral for Psychiatric consultation provided by BH; bi-monthly meetings. Command Directed Referral Made by TAC Officer TAC is primary customer ; confidentiality lies with CoC IAW DoDD 6490.1 Requires formal counseling, rights advisement Appropriate for: Evaluation of suicide/homicide risk Command concern about psychological, emotional, and/or behavioral well-being of a cadet 8
CPD OTHER CPD ACTIVITIES (continued) MULTIDISCIPLINARY TREATMENT TEAM (MDT) Team includes: Physician, registered dietitian and 4 clinical psychologists from CPD Standard of care c/w civilian universities Can be augmented by athletic trainer, coach, chaplain, psychiatrist, etc. Confidential with limitations (e.g., risk for self-harm associated with anorexia) Self-referral best Mandatory referrals for medical screening if underweight IAW AR and USCC 600-9 s Cadet Weight Control Program requirements Command referrals for disruptive purging Window of opportunity for getting better is at USMA Limited medical care for eating disorders once commissioned Limited availability in remote areas, OCONUS 9
USCC Homepage CPD Contacting CPD Making an Appointment CPD Link (select date/time/counselor) Call 938-2360/3327 In person (new location): Cullum Hall Email: cpd@usma.edu; Or to the individual provider You can walk a cadet to CPD if they find that helpful 10
CCU Cadet Counseling Unit Overview CDT CPT Morghan McAleney CIC, CCU, CBT 2010 11
CCU Overview Organization of CCU Provide an overview of the CCU mission Present an outline of CCU training Highlight CCU Responsibilities 12
CCU 2010 ORGANIZATION CPD DIRECTOR LTC Supplee ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Ms. Blue CCU DIRECTOR CPT Hsiao CADET-IN-CHARGE CDT CPT Morghan McAleney OFFICER SUPERVISORS Dr. Wiener-Levy CPT Ruscio OFFICER SUPERVISOR CPT Hsiao OFFICER SUPERVISOR CPT Agnor OFFICER SUPERVISOR LTC Supplee A COMPANY CDT SGT Andrew Wilhelm C COMPANY CDT SGT Lisa Ward E COMPANY CDT SGT Geoffrey Hansen G COMPANY CDT SGT Russell Warren B COMPANY CDT SGT Ryan Waldorf D COMPANY CDT SGT Abigail Constantino F COMPANY CDT SGT Caitlin Adamowicz H COMPANY CDT SGT Nichole Siegrist 13
CCU Mission Support successful execution of the CBT mission by: Preventing psychiatric casualties Providing counseling services to New Cadets Providing crisis management 24/7 Serving as mental health consultant 14
CCU Training Ethics in Counseling and Consultation Listening Skills Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention Decision Making Skills Intake Assessment Relaxation/Breathing Techniques Diversity in Counseling Sexual Assault 15
CCU Typical Daily Routine 0500-0525 Wake-up/Hygiene 0525-0530 Reveille Formation 0530-0700 PT with Company Sick Call Duty --1 counselor per day 0700-0725 Hygiene 0730-0800 Breakfast 0815-0830 CIC time 0830-0930 Small group Supervision w/ CCU Officer Supervisor at CPD 0930-1030 Large group supervision w/ CCU Director at CPD 1030-1230 Mission support (Attend Unit Training/ Hospital visits) 1230-1300 Lunch 1330-1800 Mission support (Attend Unit Training/ on-site Counseling as needed) 1800-1830 Dinner 1830-2200 Evening counseling/on-site Training 2200 New Cadet Taps 2300 CoC Taps 24/7 On call for Psychological Emergencies in Company or Sister-Company 16
Confidentiality Confidentiality between NC & Counselor Limits to Confidentiality --Risk of harm to self or others --Counselors will not withhold this information Counselors may encourage Authorization for Disclosure of Information but cannot guarantee it Counselors must adopt and operate under same ethics as CPD clinical staff 17
Miscellaneous Notes Squad Leader is first level in counseling CCU is there to provide expertise and support as needed Counselors confirms NC accountability CCU takes a neutral stance on resignation Counsel NCs to take sufficient time for a well thought-out, informed, and deliberate decision CCU is part of formal resignation process NC will see Cadet Counselor after SL/PL 18
CCU 2010 Conducted over 400 official counseling sessions Almost 200 new cadets seen Engaged in over 100 curbside counseling sessions Attended ER visits with New Cadets Neutralized potentially life threatening situations 2 resulting psychiatric admissions Helped New Cadets in need of psychiatric help get the help they need 19
CPD and CCU Questions? 20